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    Elton John

    Elton John

    Sir Elton John has sold more than 250 million records worldwide, making him one of the most successful artists of all time. He is a true national institution.

    Birth name: Reginald Kenneth Dwight (name change occurred in 1972)
    Born: 25th March 1947
    Place of birth: Middlesex, UK

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